CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
- Risk
- If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to run continuously and overheat. If the pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
Owners will be notified by Subaru. Authorized dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay free of charge. You can also contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to see whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Forester | 20092010201120122013 |
|---|---|
| Subaru Impreza | 2008200920102011201220132014 |
| Subaru Legacy | 200720082009 |
| Subaru Outback | 200720082009 |